FW: This Week at NIC: Intro to Drones (Recreational Pilots) Training, HRTM Open House (Aug. 11), Upcoming Events and More!
NIC News & Events [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] THIS WEEK AT NIC CAMPUS UPDATES | NEWS & EVENTS
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] The Mill Coffee & Bistro is offering lunch specials on Thursdays in July at NIC! Chef Erica is cooking up special lunch options from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lunch specials - $14 | Main Dish + Side
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Curious about drones but not sure where to start? Join Travis Ray for a hands-on Intro to Drones: Recreational Pilots course at Nebraska Innovation Studio.
You'll learn the basics of drone flight, safety protocols, and FAA regulations using beginner-friendly drones. Through guided activities and aerial challenges, you'll gain real piloting experience—no prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Capacity: 11 participants Cost: $50 (Have a cost object #? Contact NIS directly.) Space is limited—sign up today and take your curiosity to new heights!
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Nebraska has a history of manufacturing some of the coolest things. Things that help feed the world, revolutionize medicine, save lives, reinvent transportation and even explore Mars.
The NE Chamber and NE Manufacturing Alliance's Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition highlights Nebraska's manufacturing industry and the hardworking men and women that contribute to it day in and day out. This competition allows Nebraska manufacturers to showcase their best products while teaching Nebraskans about the variety of products made throughout the state.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Massage Monday Monday, August 4 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Link, 1st Floor
NIC Partners are encouraged to take a well-deserved break and receive a FREE 5-minute chair massage. Massage therapists will be at Nebraska Innovation Campus on Monday, August 4. Please be prepared to show your NIC keycard or UNL NCard.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management Open House Monday, August 11 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. HRTM Space Within The Scarlet Hotel
You're invited to an open house celebrating the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s new academic space for the Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management (HRTM) program, housed within The Scarlet Hotel. Get a first look before students arrive for the fall semester. Classes begin August 25. Light refreshments will be provided.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Unfold: Exploring the Development of Creative Voice An Art Exhibition Presented by the UNL Art TEAMs July 11 – August 31 The Link, 2nd Floor Gallery
Curated by Kimberley D'Adamo, Unfold is a creative exhibition by the UNL Art TEAMs (Teaching with Arts & Emerging Media). This exhibit invites viewers to imagine the future of education through the lens of artistic exploration and innovation.
The Art TEAMs initiative cultivates self-driven, creative learners who bridge disciplines using the arts and emerging media as tools for inquiry, expression, and understanding. Through immersive, arts-integrated professional development, Art TEAMs empowers K–12 educators to become creative practitioners—bringing transformative, arts-based experiences into their classrooms.
Featured artists include Jessica Davis, Margaret Pedersen Elsener, Kate Gracie, Mitch Green, Pixie Green, Ryan Margheim and Megan Pitrat.
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This exhibit is free and open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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* 1,500+ hours of real development work from students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Data Science * Full IP ownership for your organization * Faculty, staff, and industry project manager support (most programs only offer faculty oversight) * Strong industry integration — all projects are real, not theoretical * Sponsors range from startups to Fortune 500 companies, many with ties to Nebraska or UNL alumni The School of Computing's Senior Design program stacks up against some of the best in the nation — not just in scope, but in outcomes. Many projects go into production, and sponsors consistently say it’s one of the most valuable ways they engage with emerging talent. Whether you're building a proof-of-concept, exploring a new product idea or simply want to mentor future engineers — this opportunity is for you! Email karakw@unl.edumailto:karakw@unl.edu?subject=Interested%20in%20The%20School%20of%20Computing's%20Senior%20Design%20Project or visit https://computing.unl.edu/senior-design/ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=5d3570753d&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!DsoeB4f_n8HQZ2iN9bNGXdJrK59iqwXAIqF2Gm6gWhmMvZx4sfqs-EFIggk2pHE_XIN9YNRHbBc28Apc-a4$ to explore sponsorship.
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Part-Time Job Fair Thursday, August 21 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Nebraska Union Ballroom REGISTER >>https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=cfd46abf07&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!DsoeB4f_n8HQZ2iN9bNGXdJrK59iqwXAIqF2Gm6gWhmMvZx4sfqs-EFIggk2pHE_XIN9YNRHbBc2fu1WGeU$
Looking to hire student employees for the upcoming school year? Register for the 2025 Part-Time Job Fair! This event connects UNL students with UNL departments and local employers within walking distance of campus offering part-time positions and internship opportunities — all in a casual, laid-back environment.
Please note: While the fair is open to all UNL students, employers can expect a strong turnout from first-year students looking to secure part-time opportunities as they start their college journey.
Fees & Registration:
* UNL Dept. Employer: Free * Non-UNL Dept. Employer: $25 * Electricity: $50 * Black Tablecloth Rental: $5 *Registration fee includes one table & two chairs for up to 2 representatives.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Nebraska Innovation Campus is Now a Community Collection Site for Food Waste and Other Compostable Items
In partnership with Waste to Energy Lincoln (WTEL), a division of Uribe Refuse Services, Inc., Nebraska Innovation Campus is now a community collection site for food waste and other compostable items. NIC Partners and the community can sign up to access the community compost bins ($8 per month per household) and then drop off food scraps and other compostable items at any of the three community collection sites (including NIC). Call (402) 467-1239 to learn more and sign up today!
NIC’s green community collection tote is located at the west end of the paved parking lot located north of Transformation Drive (the end of the lot near the Ice Box). NIC Partners and the community must have a paid plan to access the locked bin. Food waste and other compostable items cannot be dropped off without a paid plan through Waste to Energy Lincoln/Uribe Refuse Services, Inc.
Once you sign up for the monthly plan, you will receive a detailed map noting the drop-off locations throughout Lincoln.
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[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7... ] Lincoln Police Department Jurisdiction at NIC
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is responsible for law enforcement at Nebraska Innovation Campus. If an incident occurs at NIC, please contact LPD directly, not UNL Police.
* For emergencies, call 911 * For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000 LPD is committed to providing quality police services that promote a safe and secure community. We encourage all NIC Partners to save these numbers for quick access in case of an emergency.
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* Hourly rate: $1.00 to open the bike locker + $1.00/hour * Monthly membership: $5.00/month * Annual membership: $50.00/year Click herehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id=646ebc0f57&e=563deffe7f__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!DsoeB4f_n8HQZ2iN9bNGXdJrK59iqwXAIqF2Gm6gWhmMvZx4sfqs-EFIggk2pHE_XIN9YNRHbBc2NZXoQys$ to learn more about NIC's CycleSafe bike lockers.
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NIC visitors that do not have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit are required to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive using the Passport Parking app. This is the same parking app used when people park on the street at NIC, in downtown Lincoln and in the Haymarket.
Parking Zones: The paved lot north of Transformation Drive is Zone 9900 on the Passport Parking app. On-street parking at NIC is Zone 80. Parking in downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket is Zone 75.
Enforcement: Paid parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive is enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On-street metered parking is enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
If you have a NIC parking permit or a UNL parking permit:
* If you have a Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Nebraska Innovation Campus parking permits are valid in parking lots with first come first served parking, reserved spaces (numbered yellow hang tags only) and the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permit please notify Parking and Transit Services and request that your permit be added to the reciprocal visitors list. Send the requests from your official UNL email account to unlpts@unl.edumailto:unlpts@unl.edu. Your license will then be added to the NIC permit roster. Access remains for the effective period of your UNL permit. After your UNL permit has been added to the NIC permit roster, do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking in the lot north of Transformation Drive. University of Nebraska–Lincoln parking permits are valid only in the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. * If you have a University of Nebraska–Lincoln student parking permit do not use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking. University of Nebraska–Lincoln student permits are valid in the student parking section of the paved lot north of Transformation Drive. Not familiar with the Passport Parking app? Using Passport Parking is easy!
1. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 2. Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address. 3. Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals. 4. Pay for your parking session from your phone. 5. Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer! If you have questions, or need to update your vehicle information, please email parknic@goldenrodcompanies.commailto:parknic@goldenrodcompanies.com?subject=Parking%20at%20Nebraska%20Innovation%20Campus.
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